MuseNet, the Multi-User Science Education Network, is a system of
computers in the domain musenet.org providing access to Educational
MUSEs (Multi-User Simulated Environments), such as MicroMUSE and
MariMUSE. It is based at MuseNet World Headquarters and supervised by
Dr. Barry Kort (Moulton) with assistance from Kevin Kane (Frnkzk).

MUSEs are multi-user text-based virtual communities accessible via
the Internet. They derive from popular text-based adventure games
such as Adventure and Zork. But MUSEs support real-time interaction
among many participants who collaborate to build their own world.
Thus they support the constructivist model of learning, in the spirit
of Dewey and Montessori. More than just multi-user programming
environments, MUSEs foster a strong sense of community
among participants.

MicroMuse is a multi-user simulation environment developed in the
1990s at Bolt Beranek and Newman. The system features explorations,
adventures, and puzzles with an engaging mix of social, cultural,
recreational, and educational content.

MicroMUSE / MuseNet has received the 1996 NII Award for pioneering
innovations in Children's Education via the Internet.